Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

A Samir, FH Ashour, AAA Hakim… - Npj Materials …, 2022 - nature.com
The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

A review of biodegradable plastics: chemistry, applications, properties, and future research needs

MS Kim, H Chang, L Zheng, Q Yan, BF Pfleger… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Environmental concerns over waste plastics' effect on the environment are leading to the
creation of biodegradable plastics. Biodegradable plastics may serve as a promising …

Poly (butylene succinate)(PBS): Materials, processing, and industrial applications

M Barletta, C Aversa, M Ayyoob, A Gisario… - Progress in Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of biodegradable and compostable materials as alternative to fossil-based
plastics is today of paramount importance. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a class of …

Polymers without petrochemicals: sustainable routes to conventional monomers

G Hayes, M Laurel, D MacKinnon, T Zhao… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

A brief review of poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) and its main copolymers: synthesis, blends, composites, biodegradability, and applications

L Aliotta, M Seggiani, A Lazzeri, V Gigante, P Cinelli - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
PBS, an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting
increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced …

Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review

R Kumar, K Sadeghi, J Jang, J Seo - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The extensive use of petroleum-based non-biodegradable plastics for various applications
has led to global concerns regarding the severe environmental issues associated with them …

Replacing all petroleum-based chemical products with natural biomass-based chemical products: a tutorial review

R Mori - RSC Sustainability, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Immediate action is necessary to alleviate the severe environmental problems such as
climate change, deforestation, and plastic pollution. One of the reasons for global warming is …

Bio-derived graphitic carbon quantum dot encapsulated S-and N-doped graphene sheets with unusual battery-type behavior for high-performance supercapacitor

MR Pallavolu, S Prabhu, RR Nallapureddy, AS Kumar… - Carbon, 2023 - Elsevier
Electrochemical supercapacitors (ECs) have increased large attention in recent years due to
their faster charging and discharging process, large specific capacity, and high power …

Recent advancements in plastic packaging recycling: A mini-review

V Beghetto, R Sole, C Buranello, M Al-Abkal… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Today, the scientific community is facing crucial challenges in delivering a healthier world for
future generations. Among these, the quest for circular and sustainable approaches for …

Bio-based materials for barrier coatings on paper packaging

PK Kunam, D Ramakanth, K Akhila… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2022 - Springer
Research into alternative packaging materials is becoming more and more popular as a
result of growing eco-friendly concerns regarding the usage of some petroleum-based …